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RF Engineer

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton Labs is searching for a RF Engineer to support testing, characterization ... Support senior staff in evaluating high power RF transmitter and jamming systems, including basic ...

RF Engineer

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton Labs is searching for a RF Engineer to support testing, characterization ... Support senior staff in evaluating high power RF transmitter and jamming systems, including basic ...

... Engineering or related discipline Expertise in high-power RF systems, matching networks, plasma applications, or semiconductor equipment RF delivery Strong background in RF modeling, simulation ...

The RF Engineer will be a critical part of an Engineering Team. The position will work with an ... High Power RF Systems * A background in Amateur Radio with a track record of building projects and ...

The incumbent will provide support to the High Power RF Group to test proto-types and new designs ... Support design engineering in the testing of new designs * Setup and calibrate [S] parameters and ...

Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

Senior Radio Frequency Engineer Location: Lansing, MI Job Id: 219 # of Openings: 1 Senior Radio ... Design, build, and assess the performance of high-power RF systems including high-power tetrodes ...

The incumbent will provide support to the High Power RF Group to test proto-types and new designs ... Support design engineering in the testing of new designs * Setup and calibrate [S] parameters and ...

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Qualifications * BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or RF Power Engineering. * More than 10 ... Expertise in multi-kilowatt high power RF environments from 1 to 60 MHz. * Strong understanding of ...

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RF Engineer

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD • On-site

Peraton
IT Services • 10K+ employees

$86K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


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Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs is searching for a RF Engineer to support testing, characterization, and basic analysis of radiofrequency systems used in communications, UAS control, and threat device assessment. The candidate will work under the guidance of senior engineers and technicians and assist with hands on RF measurements, documentation, and lab activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in testing and troubleshooting RF power amplifiers, receiver circuits, and other RF components
  • Use RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Signal Generators, and SoftwareDefined Radios to collect measurements and verify system performance
  • Support characterization of cellular and wireless communication systems related to jamming and interference testing
  • Help develop basic schematics and block diagrams during reverse engineering activities of RF based devices
  • Perform introductory RF signal analysis on UAS control systems and help prepare technical summaries or reports
  • Support senior staff in evaluating high power RF transmitter and jamming systems, including basic amplifier stage measurements
  • Assist with receiver and antenna test activities, including documenting performance results and configuration changes
  • Participate in maintaining MASINT chamber setups and help execute EMI test activities in accordance with MilStd461F under supervision
  • Prepare clear documentation, diagrams, and organized test data for engineering review
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 2 years of experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
  • Basic understanding of RF concepts such as gain, impedance, bandwidth, and signal behavior
  • Hands on lab experience with common RF test equipment, either through coursework, internships, or personal projects
  • Ability to read and learn to develop simple schematics and block diagrams
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn advanced RF techniques and support more experienced team members
  • Active TS/SCI

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to UAS systems, SDRs, RF signal analysis, or communications systems (academic or projectbased experience accepted)
  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts or military standards
  • Interest in reverse engineering or RF device teardown work
Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017